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  • New Cases of Equine Herpes Myoencephalitis Reported

    Nine months after a potentially fatal equine virus swept western states, the disease is back. Five new cases of Equine Herpes Myoencephalitis (EHM), also referred to as neurological Rhino, a mutated form of the Equine Herpes Virus 1 (EHV-1) were reported

    Flossie Sellers - January 16, 2012 15:11

  • Canada Developing New Protocol for EIA

    The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has been in consultation with Equine Canada’s Health and Welfare Committee on the issue of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)  and is developing a new protocol for dealing with this disease.

    Flossie Sellers - January 18, 2012 09:17

  • CSU To Study Spread of EHV-1 Through Body of Horse

    A Colorado State University study will look at how equine herpesvirus type 1 may compromise the immune system immediately upon entering the “gate” of a horse’s respiratory system – the airway and throat – allowing it to spread through the body a

    Flossie Sellers - January 18, 2012 09:59

  • Lameness Locator Aids Veterinarians

    Science Making Strides in Equine Lameness Evaluation:  The Lameness Locator® manufactured by Equinosis, LLC, is an aid to the practicing equine veterinarian for evaluating lameness in horses.

    Flossie Sellers - July 11, 2011 13:10

  • Dr. Getty - Glucosamine and the Insulin-Resistant Horse

    Glucosamine is often the go-to supplement to ease the discomfort of osteoarthritis, but is it safe for the insulin-resistant horse? A look at how glucosamine works may help you decide.

    Flossie Sellers - January 18, 2012 12:54

  • Premature Pony Needs Surgery

    A premature pony is in need of lifesaving surgery which will cost £6,000. Minxy, a Falabella pony who may be the smallest in the world at 17.6 inches tall, desperately needs surgery to help straighten his twisted legs. His owner, Joanne Morris, has now

    Flossie Sellers - July 12, 2011 12:10

  • CDFA Confirms New Case of EHV-1

    One new case of the neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpes Virus-1 has been confirmed on the Orange County affected premises according to CDFA bringing the total to 9 cases that have been confirmed at that location.

    Flossie Sellers - January 19, 2012 13:07

  • Case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy Confirmed

    The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has been notified of a confirmed case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), caused by equine herpes virus 1 (EHV-1), in Southern Ontario.

    Flossie Sellers - January 24, 2012 09:35

  • Genetics and Performance Conference Coming Up

    Blood-Horse Publications, in conjunction with Pedigree Consultants LLC, announces the 2011 Thoroughbred Pedigree, Genetics and Performance Conference. The two-day event will be hosted at the Marriott Griffin Gate hotel in Lexington, Kentucky, on September

    Flossie Sellers - July 15, 2011 15:51

  • Five New Cases of Equine Herpes Virus-1 Reported

    According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, new cases of Equine Herpes Virus-1 have been confirmed in Riverside and Orange County, California. These new cases bring the total number to 16.

    Flossie Sellers - January 25, 2012 17:15

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